Haffner Energy Collaborates with LanzaJet on "Paris-Vatry SAF" Initiative

On June 6, 2024, Haffner Energy discloses the initiation of the "Paris-Vatry SAF" project, focused on establishing a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant at Paris-Vatry airport, in collaboration with the prominent Alcohol-To-Jet (ATJ) technology provider, LanzaJet.

Led by Haffner Energy, the endeavor will offer an initial capacity of 30,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually, with the potential to triple production. Paris-Vatry SAF marks the inaugural venture in a series of new SAF projects employing Haffner Energy’s solutions.

"Our partnership with LanzaJet on the Paris-Vatry SAF initiative enables us to leverage significant benefits in SAF production via the ATJ pathway," remarks Philippe Haffner, CEO of Haffner Energy. " We are thrilled to partner with LanzaJet to provide a solution that complies with European regulations, leveraging our combined technologies."

Chosen specifically for the "Paris-Vatry SAF" endeavor, ATJ stands as one of the two cutting-edge pathways sanctioned by ASTM for SAF production. To adhere to EU standards concerning SAF, the biomass utilized must presently originate from advanced feedstocks. This requirement is effectively addressed by SAFNOCA®, Haffner Energy's biomass-flexible solution. Operating via the ATJ pathway, the syngas generated by SAFNOCA® undergoes conversion into ethanol through LanzaTech's carbon recycling technology, ultimately transformed into SAF utilizing LanzaJet's pioneering ATJ technology.

Furthermore, Haffner Energy will aim to utilize residual and locally-sourced biomass to establish a genuinely sustainable initiative that supports the circular economy and enriches the community.

Leveraging Haffner Energy's technology, which boasts three decades of experience in converting advanced feedstock into syngas, the ATJ pathway will align with European SAF mandates.

“Global decarbonization of aviation is a crucial goal for LanzaJet, and our partnership with Haffner Energy at Paris-Vatry demonstrates the versatility of our Alcohol-to-Jet technology platform in using various low-carbon, sustainable feedstocks,” says Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet. “We are excited about this collaboration with Haffner Energy, as it highlights the synergy between Lanza companies in delivering a comprehensive, innovative solution—utilizing gas fermentation with LanzaTech to produce ethanol and LanzaJet to convert that ethanol into SAF.”

As the foremost authority in the ATJ pathway, LanzaJet owes its leadership position to its exclusive technology. The company's significant impact on aviation decarbonization was recently underscored by its inclusion in the esteemed "TIME 100 Most Influential Companies" 2024 list, where it was recognized for "Fueling aviation change."

Haffner Energy stands at the forefront of the cleantech sector, committed to reducing carbon emissions in transportation and industry through the provision of competitive clean fuels, supported by three decades of experience. Utilizing its groundbreaking patented biomass thermolysis technology, the company manufactures Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) alongside renewable gas, hydrogen, and methanol. Moreover, Haffner Energy plays a role in environmental restoration by concurrently generating biogenic CO2 and biochar.